Finding the Third Proportional to 394,636 and 852,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,636 and 852,336 is: 1,840,877.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,636 : 852,336 = 852,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,636/852,336 = 852,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,636x = 852,336 × 852,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,636x = 726,476,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 726,476,656,896/394,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,840,877.81
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